Cash Crop – Georgia Collard Seeds

Description

Cash Crop is a high-yielding variety of collard greens, specifically bred for commercial growers and home gardeners who want to produce large, tender, and flavorful greens. This variety is well-suited for a range of climates, offering robust growth and resilience against common pests and diseases. Its deep green leaves are perfect for cooking, stews, soups, and more.

Key Features:

• Appearance: Large, dark green leaves with a smooth texture. The plants have a tall, upright growth habit that makes harvesting easier.
• Flavor Profile: Mild and slightly earthy, with a tender texture when cooked. Ideal for Southern-style collard dishes.
• Plant Type: Heirloom Georgia variety, well-known for its heat tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.
• Disease Resistance: Resistant to common collard pests like aphids and caterpillars, as well as disease resistance to downy mildew and bacterial leaf spot.

Growing Information:

• Planting Season: Best planted in early spring for a summer harvest or in late summer for a fall crop. Collards can tolerate light frosts, which can even enhance their flavor.
• Spacing: Space plants about 18–24 inches apart to allow for their large growth and to ensure proper air circulation. Rows should be spaced 36–42 inches apart.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Adding organic compost or well-aged manure can improve soil fertility and drainage.
• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, but Cash Crop collards can also tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
• Watering: Collards require regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during dry spells. Use drip irrigation to avoid waterlogging the soil.

Care Tips:

1. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and again when the plants begin to form leaves. Collards are heavy feeders and will benefit from regular nutrient replenishment.
2. Weeding: Mulch around the plants to help suppress weeds and retain moisture. Regularly weed around the plants to prevent competition for nutrients.
3. Pest Control: Keep an eye out for common pests like aphids, caterpillars, and flea beetles. Organic methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap can be used to control these pests.
4. Temperature: Collards grow best in temperatures between 60°F and 75°F (15°C to 24°C). They are cool-season crops, and a light frost will actually improve their flavor.

Harvesting:

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–85 days from planting, depending on the growing conditions.
• Harvest Method: Begin harvesting when the leaves reach a sufficient size. You can either cut the outer leaves or harvest the entire plant at once. For the best flavor, harvest collard greens before they reach full maturity and become overly large.
• Post-Harvest: Fresh collards can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, you can blanch and freeze the greens.

Storage:

• Short-Term: Refrigerate harvested leaves to keep them fresh.
• Long-Term: Blanch collard greens and freeze them for long-term storage, which will preserve their flavor and nutrients.

Cash Crop – Georgia Collard Seeds is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable, high-yielding collard variety with outstanding flavor and nutritional benefits. Perfect for both home gardeners and market growers, these collards will provide bountiful harvests of tender, delicious greens all season long.